Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

The weekly Simply Charlotte Mason homeschooling audio podcast with Sonya Shafer

Episodes

January 7, 2026 17 mins

Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to chat about how growing up being taught the Charlotte Mason way and how using CM in her own homeschool has been a benefit.

An Interview with a Second Generation Charlotte Mason Homeschool Mom originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Expressing what you've learned creatively is a powerful tool for self-education.

The Tool of Creating for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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With the Charlotte Mason Method, your student doesn't memorize a fact until she's grasped the idea behind it.

The Tool of Memorizing for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Here's a look at the four notebooks used for Charlotte Mason homeschooling, and why they are better than traditional worksheets.

The Tool of Notebooking for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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November 26, 2025 11 mins

If your student can tell about something, she has truly grasped it. It's another tool for self-education.

The Tool of Telling for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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November 19, 2025 14 mins

Reading with full attention is a skill that will equip your student to self-education for life.

The Tool of Reading for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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The skill of observation is crucial to lifelong learning. Here's how you can help your student build that skill.

The Tool of Observation for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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November 5, 2025 12 mins

If your student can do six simple practices, he can learn for himself for life.

Six Tools for Self-Education originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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October 29, 2025 20 mins

If rewards are not what we use to motivate, how can we guide our children to grow in good habits?

Good Habits without Rewards originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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October 22, 2025 7 mins

We are blessed to live in a world that is full of good living books. Here's how to find extras for leisure reads and use them with your family.

How to Find and Use Extra Living Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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October 15, 2025 6 mins

Charlotte Mason gave us permission to put homeschooling on pause to occasionally take an unexpected break.

Snatching Sunny Moments originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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October 8, 2025 16 mins

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers often talk about living ideas. But what is a living idea and how do you know you're giving them to your students?

What Is a Living Idea? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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October 1, 2025 11 mins

Is your home school feeling stale? Here are five ways to practice self care for homeschool moms.

5 Tips for Self Care for Homeschool Moms originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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September 24, 2025 14 mins

Laura Pitney joins Sonya to share the life-changing advice she would want her younger self to know.

The Advice I Would Give My Younger Self originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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September 17, 2025 7 mins

Even as you strive for the best your home school can be, don't miss the growth that's happening in the day to day.

The Glare of Perfection originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Richele Baburina joins Sonya for a special look behind the scenes at the creation of The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series.

The Story Behind The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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September 3, 2025 15 mins

Narration is a powerful way to learn, but it can seem unfamiliar when your student begins. Here are five tips for getting started with confidence.

5 Tips for Starting Narration originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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The transition to 4th grade in the Charlotte Mason Method brings several changes for your child. Here's how to have a successful 4th grade year.

Your Guide to 4th Grade with the Charlotte Mason Method originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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How can you encourage your children to love nature and the outdoors, perhaps if you don't already have that love yourself? Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to chat about some strategies for enjoying nature with your kids.

How to Encourage a Love of Nature in Your Children originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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August 13, 2025 6 mins

Here are some great reasons to enjoy poetry with your family.

What’s the Point of Poetry? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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